Apply to speak in 2026
Thank you for your interest in speaking at Shoptalk Europe 2026!
Shoptalk’s content is designed to shape the future of retail - spotlighting the most exciting ideas, innovations, and real-world success stories in digital transformation and retail disruption.
We’re always on the lookout for fresh voices and bold insights to help drive the conversation forward. If you’ve got a story to tell, a perspective to share, or a vision that challenges the status quo, we’d love to hear from you.
Before you apply, here are a few important things to know:
- While we especially encourage speaker submissions from retailers and consumer-facing brands - both large and emerging - we welcome interest from across the broader retail ecosystem.
- Consultants and journalists may be considered for moderator or limited presenter roles.
- Shoptalk speakers are senior decision-makers - typically vice president-level or above - and currently active in their roles. For startups, we love hearing from visionary CEOs and founders.
- We do not offer sponsorship-based or pay-to-speak opportunities. All sessions are editorially curated to ensure the highest standard of thought leadership.
- We also do not facilitate on-stage client pairings. However, if you’d like to explore opportunities to showcase your solutions at the event, please reach out to our sales team at sales@shoptalkeurope.com or visit this page.
- Shoptalk is committed to building the most inclusive and forward-thinking retail community in Europe. We strongly encourage applications from speakers of all genders, backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations.
- Speakers will receive a complimentary ticket to attend the full event. Please note that we do not cover travel or accommodation expenses, and we’re unable to offer guest passes.
To be considered, simply fill out the speaker application form below. We recommend submitting your proposal as early as possible, as we review applications on a rolling basis.
You’ll hear back from us within 8 weeks of submitting your application - whether or not you’ve been selected to move forward. We can’t wait to see what you’ve got to share!